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Japanese culture and traditions
Japanese culture and traditions
Japanese culture and traditions 
Japanese culture and traditions Emperor Uda, the 1st “Tsundere” Cat Blogger in History 宇多天皇と猫英語で説明
Emperor Uda talks about his cat in Kanpyo Gyoki (『寛平御記』), as the Tsunder cat blooger.
Japanese culture and traditions Autumn Leaves/ Colors: What Color Do They Mean? 紅葉の意味を英語で説明
Strictly speaking, Autumn leaves mean the leaves turned red today. However, the word used to mean the leaves turned yellow.
Japanese culture and traditions Ryomonbaku, a.k.a. Toryumon Makes Carp Dragon: 登竜門と龍門瀑につき英語で説明
Ryumonaku literary means "Dragon Gate (Toryumon) Waterfall" and found in many Zen temples. It shows us the way to be an enlightened person through the Buddhist training.
Japanese culture and traditions Fujibakama: In Serch of Lost Sakura 藤袴英語で説明
The fragrance reminds us of Sakuras.
Japanese culture and traditions Suzumushi chirps calm: 鈴虫につき英語で説明
As the summer heat calmed down, Suzumushi (鈴虫)reminds us of the conviction for the upcoming season and what a calmness is.
Japanese culture and traditions Higanbana brings us the other side of Jodo paradise 彼岸花英語で説明
Higan Bana makes us come alive. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions 11 Things should not do in Japan (with reasons) 恥かくで
The following is the list of the things should not do in Japan with many reasons. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions The meaning of Matsuri 祭の意義につき英語で説明
Matsuri is held in order to show gratitude, respect for Kami or to ask for something to them with offerings and artistic performances. This post will be revised. This is ver. 2.1
Japanese culture and traditions Zen words 1: What is Zen and Buddhism?
Zen words are short sentences lead us to Zen. Zen is a way to understand the truth or "the aim" of Buddhism through experiences. Zen words helps us to it. 合掌